Trump cited his close ties with Erdogan as tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem surged over Israeli occupation in Syria and Lebanon
Erdogan told parliament that Israeli occupation in Syria and Lebanon now directly threatens Turkey, urging world powers to stop Israel’s “aggression”
Turkish president says Israeli ‘aggression’ must be stopped, claims Jerusalem trying to destabilize Mideast and light 'fire of discord' in Cyprus; Netanyahu brands him 'antisemitic dictator'